Nutrition and Exercise Program for Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorChang Gung University of Science and Technology

About this trial

The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the effect of mobile health intervention on frailty, physical fitness, physical activity, and nutritional status of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. The main questions it aim to answer are: 1. Does the mobile health intervention reduce frailty in elderly colorectal cancer patients compared to standard care? 2. Does the mobile health intervention improve physical fitness, physical activity, and nutritional status in elderly colorectal cancer patients compared to standard care? Participants will receive the Mobile Health Management Frailty Care Program.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer confirmed by a physician.

Aged 60 and above.

Have communication skills, able to read and write or converse in Mandarin and Taiwanese.

Clear consciousness and no mental or cognitive impairment.

Disqualifiers

People who have difficulty walking or standing.

The wrist is not suitable for those wearing sports bracelets.

People in infectious or protective isolation.

Those who live alone or in institutions.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Mobile Health Management Frailty Care Program

Treatment groups

140 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups